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Rick Moranis Returns to Acting

Updated 2026-07-28 15:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Comedy icon Rick Moranis, who retired from acting nearly 30 years ago, returned to the role of Lord Dark Helmet in 'Spaceballs 2: The New One,' describing his experience as strange and nostalgic.

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Rick Moranis Ended Acting Retirement After Nearly 30 Years and Says ‘It Was Very Strange’ on ‘Spaceballs 2’ Set: ‘I Felt Like I Was in a Time Warp’

Rick Moranis spent nearly 30 years retired from acting, but the comedy icon finally got back in front of the camera last fall to reprise the role of Lord Dark Helmet in “Spaceballs 2: The New One.” Acting again threw Moranis for a loop, not least because he was returning alongside his or

2026-07-28 15:35 UTC